Serie A news

Though the Premier League took a week off to allow for the FA Cup, there were still plenty of storylines to follow within England, while title races around the rest of Europe continue to take plenty of twists and turns.

Weston McKennie has transformed from a transfer-listed outcast into an indispensable pillar of the Juventus midfield, but his long-term future in Turin now hangs by a thread. While the 27-year-old Texan has voiced his desire to remain with the Bianconeri, negotiations have hit a significant roadblock. His representatives are playing hardball, demanding a salary that reflects his status as one of Serie A's most consistent performers, leading to a high-stakes standoff at the Allianz Stadium.

The fallout from Saturday's explosive Derby d'Italia continues to dominate the headlines as former Inter president Massimo Moratti has hit back at Juventus for their reaction to a controversial refereeing decision. During Inter’s 3-2 victory, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was shown a second yellow card after Alessandro Bastoni went down under light contact, a moment that sparked fury from the Turin giants. Addressing the uproar, Moratti suggested that the Bianconeri's sense of injustice was perhaps a little misplaced given the broader context of Italian football history.

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Cesc Fabregas launched a stunning rant towards Como striker Alvaro Morata on Saturday after the Spaniard picked up two yellow cards in two minutes to see his marching orders in his side's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina. Morata had been introduced as a second-half substitute but lost his cool to pick up two rapid bookings as his side searched for an equaliser, leading to harsh criticism from Fabregas, who suggested the striker should "change careers".

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AC Milan are ready to trigger an extension option in Luka Modric’s contract, but the Ballon d’Or winner will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season. The iconic Croatian midfielder is now 40 years of age and wants to mull over his options carefully. USMNT star Christian Pulisic is taking a similar stance, as he delays committing to fresh terms at San Siro.

Manchester United are “leading the way” when it comes to a possible transfer for Scott McTominay, according to reports in Italy, as the Scotland international “dreams” of a return to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a productive spell in Italy with Serie A champions Napoli, but is open to the idea of retracing steps to English football in 2026.

Robinho Jr only turned 18 in December, but he has already broken into the senior team at Santos, where he is now rubbing shoulders with Brazil's all-time record goal-scorer, Neymar. The teenager is already attracting transfer interest from a host of top European clubs, partly because of his ability, but also due to the footballing legacy of his father.

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Antonio Conte has launched a furious tirade against the standard of refereeing and his own team's "absurd" injury crisis following Napoli's elimination from the Coppa Italia. The Partenopei boss watched his side crash out on penalties to Como, before claiming that mounting fitness issues have made a Serie A title charge "ridiculous" to even consider.

Weston McKennie has shone in recent weeks with Juventus, earning the club’s Player of the Month award. Despite uncertainty surrounding his future with his contract set to expire after the World Cup, Juventus director Marco Ottolini confirmed the club is already working to keep the USMNT midfielder in Turin for the long term.

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Former Chelsea star Alvaro Morata admits that his relationship with his influencer wife Alice Campello is over, insisting the two "don't understand each other". The Como striker, on loan from AC Milan, had attempted to rekindle the romance, but it appears that his efforts have failed. Morata also had some strong words as he responded to rumours of infidelity.